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Rod sleeve
Posted by: Mitchell Karmel (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: April 16, 2024 05:02PM

Hi, curious at the expo reception Tom talked about a rod sleeve protector he used to put over rods to give to people. I am making a few rods for friends and was wondering what sleeves people recommend. The rod is a 7’ spinning rod.
Thanks
Mitch

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Re: Rod sleeve
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: April 16, 2024 05:05PM

The product was Sack-Ups and they were at the Expo. There are a number of good rod sleeves that add additional value to any custom rod sale. The "finger-trp" style are not at all expensive. Check with some of the sponsors here as they may offer something similar.

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Re: Rod sleeve
Posted by: Mitchell Karmel (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: April 16, 2024 07:01PM

Thanks for the quick reply.

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Re: Rod sleeve
Posted by: chris c nash (---.atmc.net)
Date: April 16, 2024 11:39PM

I went to a fabric store years ago and got a few types of fabrics that I thought would be great for rod sleeves and then brought them to a sewing shop and told them what I wanted them to do and they did a stellar job . I use them to store my surf rods and each sleeve has two separate sections which stores the butt and top half separately .

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Re: Rod sleeve
Posted by: Les Cline (---)
Date: April 17, 2024 03:47PM

I had the same experience as chris with custom, fabric rod socks.

I had some four-piece socks made for a couple fly rods and they turned out great! Custom length, colors....etc. Some can even embroider a name, logo, or art work to go ultra-custom.

Price-point matters, I know. It may not be as expensive as you think.

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